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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.13, 818.79 and 237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.13, 818.79 and 237.82 is: 356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.13 : 818.79 = 237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.13/818.79 = 237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.13x = 818.79 × 237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.13x = 194,724.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,724.64/546.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.55

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